New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-13
SUNDAY EDITION.
FEB. -, 1887.
THE CHINESE LEGATION.
OLD AND YOUNG CHINA ABROAD.
CHANG YEN HooN's SILENT DINxER-A CELESTIAL

CHANG YEN HoONs SILENT DINxER-A CELESTIAL
EXQUISITE.
WASHINGTON, Feb 12.-Lisng Ting Tsan, Third
Secretary Of the Chinese Legation, has just bees
appointed Consul enersl in San Francisco. 1t IL Of
course long step in the line OF promotion, and rise
to be proud Of There is not Third Secretary of any
legation at Washington who would not jump at tho
chauce to his country in the independent position
OF Consul General. hear that the lucky Celestial
appreciates his luck but will regret leaving Washing
ton Mr. LANG Ting Tsan is sure to be missed. 1t l.
this gentleman who is known as the " Diamond Lang"
a name distinguishing him from LANG Shung, who
is translator, and Que suggested by the fine diamonds
No other foreign Minister here has the power of
appointment possessed by the Minister from China.
He appoints chooses the members Of his three
Legations-in Spain, Peru and the United States--as
he is the envoy to each to these Governments. He
also appoints the consuls in these countries, and in
Cuba It will be seen tn It the Min ster wieds much
political power, aid IN Washington the present
Minister already recognized social factor in official
lie.
The Chinese Legation is by far the most interesting
OF all the Legations at Washington There fifteen
men including the Minister. aud not including the
American Secretar,, ID. w. Bartlett, who has been
with every Legation beginning with the first sent by
China to this Government. HIS ability and long
experience have rendered his services invaluable 10
the Chinese representatives. Mr.. Bartlett is Q
Connecticut man who began life @ journalist In
Washington believe his first interest in the Chinese
started with the hundred students China to
be educated this country One OF :he number, Mr.:
Wing, became citizen OF the United States and
ntrusted with the care OF other students. and was Q
member OF the second Legation at Washington. he
married Miss Kellogg. niece OF Mr.. Bartlett and .
beautiful noman. They lived in Hartford up to the
time OF her death, about two years ago. Wing was In
love with his wife dong before she or any OF her
friends suspected his aItaehment' ne mad not the
ledge it to himself. Their courtship was not without
romance.
proved happy 0ne-by the recently pnplished state
ment that Lang Shung contemplated the same step.
1t pity to spoil the pretty Story Of his engagements
to American girl but he declares there is nothing IN
it, He says in truthful that he is not engaged
and it would seem that LANG Shung himself
ought to know ii he is still heart tree: AT
the same time he is getting great deal of fun
out OF the interest which Americans manifest in
his affairs OF the heart Some OF them lose sight OF the
TACT that his knowledge OF the Engsh Language 10
equal TO their LANG Shupg is fully aware OF
things. He is conscious that he is regarded as
handsome fellow, and also that he is eyed as an
engaged man. There are moments when his face 10
brmmng over with suppressed merriment aroused by
the curious ndiscreet people about him. These little
scenes frequent at afternoon receptions wheni 40
the Minister'S ornamental aud useful companion.
Liam. makes the round OF obciai Waits. MI. Chang
Yen HOon is well aware that the young man Is hand
some and is perfectly evident that he enjoys show
in him off, lust the chaperone delights in bringing
pretty cir, who is si,re to become !. belle While
he is apparently lost III his tca-cup Mr.. Chang icn
Hoon is nevertheless quietly taking observations OF
the skiltu manuuvres practsed by the 'oung women
who are devoung their social eners,es 10 Lang INC
young Celestial is always exquisely clad in his bro
cades, often of cream white ana pale blue, and as
perfect if just out of bandoox His complexion
is as fresh aud vevcty If just from Turkish bath,
and alto. ether he is the very pink OF neatness On
these OCCASIONS of well-directed society Worship while
the Minister is to be studying the teaeaves
in the bottom of his cup, LANG stands at his elbow
and with a sweet, placid smile and prncely AR,
accepts the attentions fairly showered upon him by the
The Minister does not speak in English, and the
inference that he does not in English either But
Mr. Chang Yen Hoon eveiy thing and understands
a great deal of the conversation gong on, though no
cannot express his thoughts in English words He is
man Of exceedingly qui:k perception anu Instant
decision. In the Yankee SENSE the Chinese Minister
ia a smart iuan." lie passed hi, fifty first birthday
on the twentyseventh of JaHuary, thee days after
the Chinese New Yeai. The members of his Legation
honor. While It wac not exactly surprise party, the
Minister was simply participant IKE any one OF inc
hundred guests verbally invited by his sSrstss ss
Them with the unmisakabe insinuation that In
America people do mind it.
The Chinese Minister ate his first dinner at tho
White House this season, less than fortnight ago,
when the President gave the dinner to the Diplomatic
Corps TN the day of the DINNER there was formal
communication between the State Department and the
Legation. This a request that a servant speak.
Ing English should attend the Minister, stand behind
his chair and interpret table talk was followed oy
the reply servant at the Legation could speak
English. informed that an interI reter, or any
English speaking member OF the Legation, could not
be approached Will the request to I'LL even tor an
hour, o position considered by them as entirely
/izi. Not il the Minister were dying to talk to his
zncxt neghbor, could one OF his secretaries DO re-
CURED to talk him, except at his side, AID as
suesG like himself So MIR. Chang Yen Hoon wene
TO the White House dinner alone Secretary Bayard
did what he could to entertain him and the Minister
took Miss Sternberg in to dnuer He could not con-
verse With Mrs. Clcvelands attractive friend pat he
could and did sldelong gances as frequently as
state dinner etiquette permitted. IL IL not known
whether his admin alton FOR American women springs
IRON innate gallantry or whether he Is iaing into
American ways. But the coffee and chocolate the
Minister can dispose OF. when offered by pretty
woman has often astonshed observing visitors who
associate his Exceency with teadrinking alone "Oh,
Coffee said girl behind chocolate pot the other
day You can see it in the stretched expression OF
his but you Know me he a ,ss Sr'nk' lot "hen
A young Fienchman has declared that there Is not
commonplace nan in the Chinese Legation. They
oil ake-n two things tue fashion OF Their now.
inc brocades and in their good breeding Otherwise
each man has strongly marked Individuality. Mr.
Vow Jiar Shee is regarded the musician OF the Lee
CATION. They "put him on the list rs AN attache,
bu, Mr.. Vow is the Legation physician lie 10
singer. ana accompanies others on the hute Az
fashionable musicale given recently many OF the
diplomats were among the guests There was pro-
tessonal singer to entertain tue company But L. was
whispered that Vow also sang He was asked to sing.
tbrourI the Interpreter that he had cold" Ifany
proof wanting that civilization Is making nroads
upon Vow Jiar Shee, that answer furnished II. bns
after the proper amount urging Mr.. Tow favored
the company" with several songs, IN chlnese OF
course What with their superb toilets. jewels and
varied accomplishments, the Chinese lie ation men
are never falling source OF surprise and interest.
Senator Vance vent from Senator MorrilPs dinner
party to the Finance Committee on tuesday evening
70 the reception given by Senator and Mrs. Cockre in
honor nj Mrs Folsom lie wore full blown red rose
ia his coat and his taee beaning with smiles ana
good humor. "Where is Mrs. Vance this evening"
SenaJ or e. asked the guest.
She ought to be here. ! expected to meet her
here y he answered. Then braciag himself against
the wall he added quickly, But the COMMANDMENT
Cb;et ia NOT here therefore the detachment il ut lib
erty" The detachment was very gay tor hail an
hour and only second to the host himself IN pro
noting tho general enjoyment Of the company sena-
tor Cockrel is known among his brother senators as
genial man. with economical tendencies IN tavor o.
said TO shnev and there, in TACT he Is at his best
IL has long been open question in society whether
neonle al should wait tor the formaly
n i,troduotlon AS q rule the Washington host and
hostess. their receptions, hold their positions near
the door whe.e they greet the coming and speed the
nartingssuest The Russian Minister and his wife at